sempire Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 As I look for interesting watches for my collection every so often I come across interesting gens under $500. Anyone have any cheap fave gens to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Gens I've paid under $1k for include: Oris Miles Tonneau Oris Titan 300M Oris Chronoris Omega Speedmaster MKII Glycine Incursore 200m Ball Fireman 1 Omega Chrono 300M Omega Automatic Some were well under the $1k mark, and 4 were under $500. Pretty much any of the 2nd tier brands can be had cheaply used if you look around and are willing to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 For gens under $500 I'd say anything Seiko. Or I should say "most" anything Seiko. There are some higher end Seiko's out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) My favorite gens for under $500 are: Seiko SARB035 Tissot Le Locle Orient 60th Anniversary Watch Seagull 1963 Chronograph Edited August 30, 2011 by calatrava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Seiko 5 Sports Automatic for approx 200USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 There are a lot of nice Seikos and I'm for sure looking at a Traser.. makes me want to go swat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I picked this Steinhart GMT (ETA 2893) for £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I picked this Steinhart GMT (ETA 2893) for £300. Hey Pug! We are on the same boat! I just order the steinhart ocean 44 GMT ETA2893 red-black on Monday. It should arrive on tomorrow, can't wait to see! Best regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think everyone should have at least one MONSTER In there collection. Hard to beat for around $200.00, give or take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Seiko 5 Sports Automatic for approx 200USD. +1 on the Jungle Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) My Accutron chronograph is one of the best buys I have made in that category. Granted it was on sale, but at less than $300 it was a steal. Edited August 30, 2011 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 @cornerstone.Thats funny,I never knew you liked the Jungle Master http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/28137-seiko-jungle-master/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 @cornerstone.Thats funny,I never knew you liked the Jungle Master http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/28137-seiko-jungle-master/ It's a great watch Beyond all the rep fun and games, when it comes to boats / swimming / beach that's the watch I take with me still. That Accutron chronograph above was a STEAL. What a buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwoodbutch Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) I picked up this Tissot Seastar 1000 a couple years ago for $425. Love this watch!! http://www.bestwatchbuy.org/Tissot-Sport-Watch/TISSOT-WATCH-SEASTAR-1000-T19-1-583-41_49.htm Edited August 30, 2011 by xwoodbutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signumboy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 steinhart vintage red £240 used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcoden Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think Tissot is one of the best bangs for the buck for a Gen. I would post a pic of my PRS200 but I'm a noob lurker and not allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 seiko sumo (used) along with ecozilla (any type). armida a1 with miyota and flat dome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VesperMatt Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Looking to get one of these Seagulls very soon. Have been wanting a watch with working moonphase for a while and don't feel comfortable wearing a rep watch with one. $290 from Seagull USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) I think Tissot is one of the best bangs for the buck for a Gen. I would post a pic of my PRS200 but I'm a noob lurker and not allowed I think Tissot is an excellent value in Swiss gens as well. This is a Tissot PRC200 quartz chronograph (the photo's not mine) that I used to have: Edited August 30, 2011 by calatrava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 see what Schuhren can make for your buget the admiral is great! mine on SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Quite partial to my Stølås Harbormaster Spinnaker Or how about a modified Seiko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 The Tissot Visodate is one of the best value watches out there at under £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcoden Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Now I can post links. My Tissot PRS200: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Some nice Hamiltons can be had for $500 - $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 The Tissot Visodate is one of the best value watches out there at under £300. Yes, the Visodate is an excellent choice is you're looking for a slightly vintage yet updated look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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